Coronavirus: Abu Dhabi Police urge the public to report rule-breakers

Request comes after house parties and family gatherings in the UAE contribute to increase in new infections this month

A medical worker puts away a Covid-19 swab test at one of the Mussaffah testing facilities. Victor Besa / The National

An Abu Dhabi resident goes for a jog along the Corniche in the capital as the government eases movement restrictions. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi residents wear mandatory masks as they walk in the city. Victor Besa / The National

Safety instructions are on display outside Al Awir fruit and vegetable market in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

A person wearing protective face mask and covering his face with laptop bag on a hot day in Bur Dubai area in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Indian citizens queue to check in at the Dubai International Airport before leaving the UAE on a flight back to their home country on May 7. Inbound flights for UAE residents have also begun operating from select cities. Karim Sahim / AFP 

Passengers from an Emirates flight from London queue before being checked by health workers at Dubai International Airport on May 8. Karim Sahib / AFP

Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi has reopened to the public but with safety measures in place to protect shoppers and staff from contracting Covid-19. Victor Besa / The National

Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi has reopened to the public from 12pm to 9pm. Measures remain in place to keep shoppers and staff safe. Victor Besa / The National

Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi will be open from midday to 9pm. Supermarkets and pharmacies will be open from 9am to midnight. Victor Besa / The National

Workers pass by Al Mina vegetables and fruits market in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

A security guard is given a free Covid-19 test at one of the Mussaffah testing centres. Victor Besa / The National

Workers line up to receive a coronavirus test at the Mussaffah industrial area in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi Police are urging the public to report people who flout Covid-19 rules.

Offenders can be reported anonymously via the police’s Aman service, which operates round the clock.

The request came after the UAE on Tuesday announced 3,601 new Covid-19 cases, extending its streak of record infections to 15 days.

Last week, Dubai Police chief Lt Gen Abdullah Al Marri also urged people to report offenders.

He said house parties and family gatherings had contributed to the rise in cases this month.

Lt Gen Al Marri said many people had defied rules designed to prevent the spread of the virus.

He said there were recent instances in which as many as 80 people gathered at house parties.

“There are parties in which the number is limited to 20 or 40 people but we find 80. This is unacceptable behaviour,” Lt Gen Al Marri said.

He said it was difficult to monitor people in their homes. The officer urged citizens and residents to be more responsible and report people who fail to keep their side of the bargain.

Abu Dhabi residents can call 800 2626, send an SMS to 2828 or send an email to [e-mail].

In Dubai, people can call [phone] or send an email to [e-mail].